Mechanical Engineer

Mole Valley Farmers

  • Ayr, South Ayrshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Location: Coylton Mill, KA6 6LZContracted hours: Full time, 47.5 hours per week, working Monday to FridayContract Type: PermanentSalary: To be discussed upon applicationAre you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, industrial environment? Do you want to play a vital role in keeping British farming moving?As a Mechanical Engineer in our mill, your work directly supports farmers across the region, ensuring animals are fed and farms run smoothly. It’s a role with real purpose, where your skills help keep essential supply chains moving.About the RoleIn this role you’ll be responsible for the mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of plant equipment and machinery. You’ll work closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.The role is based in a dusty, industrial environment, and involves both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a physically demanding setting and be ready to respond quickly to breakdowns and technical challenges.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment across the mill
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out adjustments or replacements
  • Supporting project work and collaborating with other teams
  • Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Keeping accurate records and documentation
  • Ordering and preparing materials for maintenance tasks
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience in heavy manufacturing or production environments (e.g. feed, quarry, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of conveying systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical fault finding
  • A solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations
  • Someone who can work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive problem-solver with good attention to detail
  • A commitment to doing a job that truly matters
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a business that supports British farming
  • Work in a role where your skills make a real difference
  • Supportive team culture and strong safety standards
What’s in it for you:
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Up to 25% staff discount in store
  • Free parking on site
  • Plenty of career progression opportunities
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
  • Scottish Widows contributory Pension – company will match up to 5%
Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.Mole Valley Feed Solutions is the largest, farmer-owned, independent feed manufacturer in the UK offering an extensive range of products and services. These include compounds, blends, meals, straights, and minerals; combined with a range of technical support services provided by a dedicated team of qualified feed specialists.Four efficient and modern animal feed manufacturing mills and two blending sites produce a range of market-leading compound and precision blended feeds.For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers’ businesses – just like our customers who live and work in it – the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.

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